A BIG Thank You to Workers Who Keep America Running on Labor Day

Ah…. Today is Labor Day. A holiday weekend for many if not most of us. As millions of Americans sleep in, fire up the grill, head to the beach, or simply enjoy a well-deserved day off, a dedicated workforce will be clocking in as usual. It’s worth taking a moment to recognize those who will help ensure our safety and health and meet our needs over this 3-day weekend.

• Healthcare Workers. Hospitals and emergency rooms don’t close on holidays, and neither do the compassionate professionals who staff them. Doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, lab workers, emergency medical technicians, and support staff will be working tirelessly on Labor Day, just as they do every other day of the year.
• First Responders. They are always on call. Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics don’t get to choose when emergencies happen. On Labor Day, as every day, these dedicated public servants will be standing by, ready to spring into action and respond to calls.
• Transportation Teams. Whether it’s families traveling to holiday destinations or essential goods being transported across the country, transportation workers keep America moving every day of the year. Airline pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, baggage handlers, train conductors, bus and taxi drivers – all will be on duty, meeting the needs of millions of travelers.
• Hospitality and Service Workers. Hotels, restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, and retail stores offering big labor day sales don’t close for the holiday – and their employees will be there. As will the ticket takers, film operators, and concession stand staff at movie theaters. For many, the holiday will be even busier than usual.
• Utility and Infrastructure Workers. The lights stay on, the water flows, and the internet keeps running thanks to utility workers who maintain our critical infrastructure. Electrical grid operators, water treatment facility workers, and telecommunications technicians will be monitoring systems and responding to any issues that arise, ensuring the infrastructure we depend on continues functioning seamlessly over the holiday week-end.
• Media and Communication Professionals. News doesn’t take a holiday, and neither do the journalists, broadcasters, media professionals, and technical staff who work behind the scenes. They will be there to help keep us informed – whether covering holiday events or reporting on breaking news.

A Moment of Gratitude

As we relax and enjoy our Labor Day weekend, let’s take a moment to appreciate the workers who will be there to meet our needs, make our celebrations possible, and ensure that the essential functions of society continue uninterrupted. They exemplify the very spirit that Labor Day was created to celebrate: the dignity, dedication, and essential contribution of American workers to our health, safety, and well-being. They deserve our recognition, respect, and gratitude not just on Labor Day, but every day.